• Nominated Council Chair for the 2023-2024 term. Served as Vice Chair for the 2021-2022 term. • Responsibilities as Chairman include providing leadership on all aspects of the legislative branch of the local government. Duties include chairing meetings, having a deep knowledge of parliamentary procedure, creating agendas and agenda management, drafting ordinances and resolutions, and interpersonal responsibilities. • Oversee all city-county functions, including $173 million budget. • Work as liaison between citizens and other local officials including, Chief Executive, Sheriff, County Attorney, County Clerk. Interact on a regular basis with constituents, business, and local, state, and federal officials.• Reelected to a second term, ending in 2027.

• Program Manager for NorthWestern Energy's Renewable Energy, Green Power, Heat Pump Water Heater Pilot and New Homes programs. • Overall responsibilities included:• Establishing professional relationships with key customers, vendors and consultants, and other stakeholders to further programmatic goals and objectives. • Stakeholders include Montana Renewable Energy Association, Northern Plains Resource Council, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Missoula County, City of Bozeman, City of Helena, and Resiliency Butte. • Evaluate the effectiveness of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and services and make effective recommendations for program design changes.• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, contractors, and key stakeholders in support of department and company goals.• Program Lead for Universal System Benefits (USB) Annual Report to the Montana Department of Revenue. This report shows all program details and expenditures during the year and is required by law to be filled with the Department of Revenue.

• Administered commercial and consumer products energy efficiency programs for multiple utilities throughout the state of Montana and Idaho.• Act as local, on-site program, and company representative to utilities and program participants. • Encourage participation in commercial and residential lighting programs. • Contribute to completion of milestones and goals associated with specific energy efficiency projects and customers.

• Worked as part of a team to ensure successful implementation of energy efficiency projects in specific markets in Oregon and SW Washington.• Recruited program participants (customers and Trade Allies), developed and implemented sales strategies, prepared and delivered persuasive presentations, and built relationships.• Provided technical assistance and guidance on energy efficient technologies and practices to companies participating in utility-sponsored programs. • Created written documents and compelling presentations that convey key analytic findings for distribution to internal and external clients.• Worked with our engineering team to understand technical specifications, engineering calculations, and cost estimates for energy efficiency projects for effective communication to customers.

• Program strategy, development, implementation, and improvement. Developed, prepared, and maintained performance metrics for deliverables and project reporting.• Provided support to Trade Ally contractors and processed contractor-paid incentives. • Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and contractors. • Maintained constant communication between utility rate payers, contractors, and program managers.• Coordinated outreach and trainings for a network of 500+ contractors.• Supported the execution of projects while maintaining client deadlines and cost constraints.• Provided sound technical advice on heating, water heater technology, and weatherization.

• Provided guidance to homeowners on energy upgrades and available cash-back incentives.• Assessed household energy usage and recommended ways to reduce expenditures on energy.• Educated clients on energy efficiency products and strategies.• Used energy modeling software to produce reports for approximately 60 homes per month, which included annual dollars spent on energy per household, projected energy savings, and savings-to- investment ratios.• Performed Home Energy Review audits on over 600 residences across Oregon and SW Washington for Energy Trust of Oregon’s Existing Homes program.• Consistently one of the top performers in my department with the highest follow-up rates among customers.

• Worked with existing and potential customers of Energy Trust of Oregon and Clean Energy Works Oregon, communicating the proper path for homeowners to receive incentives for energy efficient upgrades.• Processed incentive applications and provided specialized customer service for energy efficiency programs.

• Supervisor of the weatherization team, providing comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades to historic and low-efficiency homes. • Performed diagnostic tests and recommended proper energy efficiency upgrades. • Promoted from Energy Efficiency Technician to Supervisory in February 2010.

• Administered pipeline corrosion tests, monitored data outputs, and analyzed corrosion risk. Quickly became familiar with natural gas pipeline technology.

• Administered pipeline corrosion tests, monitored data outputs, and analyzed corrosion risk. Quickly became familiar with natural gas pipeline technology.